Electrical Engineer
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SMMA seeks an Electrical Engineer to join the firms Engineering team, a talented group of designers and problem-solvers. This position is for a mid-to-senior engineer based in our Cambridge, MA or Providence, RI office whowill lead the electrical design through all project phases. Given SMMAs integrated and multidisciplinary composition, the role affords a chance to coordinate and work closely with staff across numerous areas of design expertise and provide exposure to various projects and client types.
The candidate will lead and be active throughout projects full lifecycles from concept design to final construction documents and during construction administration. The position includes performing specific electrical engineering tasks and priorities associated with electrical building design.
We offer a fast-paced, team-oriented environment that promotes intellectual and creative growth. The candidate will be encouraged to provide new ideas and share knowledge to advance the firms mission and his/her professional career.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop electrical construction documents (e.g. power distribution, lighting, and fire alarm systems) for commercial, residential, laboratories, and institutional projects.
- Perform service, voltage drop, and short circuit calculations
- Perform light level point-to-point calculations
- Coordinate designs with all disciplines
- Develop construction details
- Create and modify specifications tailored for each project
- Attend meetings with utility companies, contractors, building department officials
- Participate in construction administration activities
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering
- 5 plus years experience
- Registration as an EIT or Professional Engineer is
- Experience with a variety of design software and programs such as AutoCAD, Revit, and MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Knowledge of applicable building and electrical codes (e.g. NFPA, NEC, IBC, IECC)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
About the Firm
70 years ago, SMMA pioneered an approach that integrates architecture, engineering, interior design, and planning to turn the most tangled design problems into refined and unexpected answers. Together, our diverse, integrated team of experts works across disciplines, sharing perspectives, inspirations, and ideas. We are bound by mutual trust, aligned by shared values, and united in focus on a single goalour clients goal.
Our work straddles seven markets Development, Government, Higher Education, K-12, Life Sciences, Technology, and Workplacewith the opportunity to work across a wide range of projects and specialisms.
SMMA is a 100% employee-owned company, where every team member is an invested stakeholder. Our collective ownership fuels our passion for excellence, driving us to attract top talent and deliver exceptional results for our clients. Here, your voice matters, your ideas shape our future, and your success directly contributes to our shared growth.
Company Perks
- Employee-owned firm with Employee Stock Ownership Program
- Hybrid work-from-home policy
- Competitive benefits including paid time-off, company-funded MA Paid Family and Medical Leave, company-paid dental plan, company-paid life insurance, and 401(K) matching
- Employee Assistance Program (includes confidential emotional support, legal guidance, and financial resources)
- Mentor/protg program
- Educational reimbursement
- Licensure and membership reimbursement
- Lunch and Learns with internal and external speakers
Please note: SMMA does not offer H-1B visa sponsorship for this position.